Squad to Undergo Fitness Testing at U of U’s Spence Eccles Field House from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. MT;

RSL to Train throughout Weekend before Departing for First Spring Training Trip to Arizona Next Tuesday

SANDY, Utah (Monday, January 23, 2012) – The 2012 preseason for Real Salt Lake begins in earnest this Thursday, Jan. 26, when players will gather as a team for the first time and undergo their annual round of base fitness tests at the Spence Eccles Field Houseon the campus of the University of Utah (650 Guardsman Way) from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. MT. Following the session, all RSL players and coaches in attendance, including RSL Head Coach Jason Kreis, will be made available to members of the media.

Media members are encouraged to appear at Thursday’s practice by 11:00 a.m. to ensure access to the full roster of available players after they finish their individual tests. A full list of Thursday’s participating players and the finalized 2012 RSL preseason roster will be issued by the RSL Communications Department on Wednesday, the day when all RSL players must report to Salt Lake City for their preseason physicals.

In addition to Thursday’s testing session, Real Salt Lake is also scheduled to train Friday at the Spence Eccles Field House before moving south to XanGo Field in Lehi (2889 Ashton Blvd.) for noon sessions on both Saturday and Sunday. The Claret-and-Cobalt will get an off day next Monday to prepare for a Tuesday, Jan. 31 departure to Arizona, where RSL will split its first two-week spring training camp of 2012 between the Reach 11 Sports Complex in Scottsdale and the Grande Sports World facility in Casa Grande, the latter also serving as the home of the RSL-Arizona Academy program.

Real Salt Lake 2012 Preseason Schedule (subject to change)

All RSL practices are open to members of the media and the general public unless otherwise noted, with media availability for all players and coaches to immediately follow each session. Those planning on attending any session can confirm the time and location of that day's training by calling 801-918-5050.